Tucson Planning and Development Services

Tucson Planning and Development Services Planning & Development conducts development reviews and long-range planning for the City of Tucson.

In observance of Labor Day, the Tucson Development Center will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026. Regular business ...
09/06/2026

In observance of Labor Day, the Tucson Development Center will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026. Regular business hours will resume on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.

Arizona students interested in history and historic preservation have an opportunity to serve at the state level.The Ari...
09/04/2026

Arizona students interested in history and historic preservation have an opportunity to serve at the state level.

The Arizona State Historic Preservation Office is accepting applications for the 2026-2027 Heritage Preservation Youth Council, a student-organized, student-led council that works to identify, protect, and promote historic places across Arizona. The Council is a joint initiative of the State Historic Preservation Office and the Arizona America 250 Commission.

The Council is open to current and rising 8th through 12th grade students studying in Arizona who will be ages 13 to 18 at the beginning of September 2026. Members attend monthly meetings held on Saturday or Sunday, take part in site visits and service projects, and commit about 3 to 10 hours per month.

Applications are due September 7, 2026. Read the program guide and apply at https://azstateparks.com/AZHPYC.

The deadline for the Middle Housing Design Competition has been extended. Submissions are now due Sunday, September 20, ...
09/03/2026

The deadline for the Middle Housing Design Competition has been extended. Submissions are now due Sunday, September 20, 2026, by 11:59 p.m.

Architects, engineers, designers, builders, contractors, design-build teams, and students are invited to submit middle housing design plans for pre-approval and availability to Tucson property owners. Any individual or firm may submit up to four designs.

Fifteen selected designs will each receive a $1,000 award funded by AARP. Selected designs submitted for permitting as model plans will have building review fees waived, and designers retain ownership of their plans.

The competition is run in partnership with AIA Southern Arizona

Competition requirements and submission details: https://middlehousing.tucsonaz.gov/

This project was made possible due to the generous support of AARP.

AARP Arizona

Time is running out. Submissions for the Middle Housing Design Competition close September 7 at 11:59 p.m.Any individual...
08/28/2026

Time is running out. Submissions for the Middle Housing Design Competition close September 7 at 11:59 p.m.

Any individual or firm may submit up to four designs, and Multi-story Designs has been added as a competition category.

Fifteen designs will be selected, and each one receives a $1,000 award. Selected designs submitted for permitting as model plans will have building plan review fees waived. Designers keep ownership of their plans.

Selected plans join the City of Tucson Model Plan Library. In this online gallery, property owners can browse designs, see who created them, and connect with the designer to build on their own property.

The competition guide covers the categories, requirements, and how to submit: https://middlehousing.tucsonaz.gov/

This project was made possible due to the generous support of AARP.

AIA Southern Arizona AARP Arizona

Tomorrow, the Planning Commission will hold a study session to discuss two proposed updates to Tucson's development code...
08/25/2026

Tomorrow, the Planning Commission will hold a study session to discuss two proposed updates to Tucson's development codes.

Living Landscapes Phase 1 proposes updates to the City's commercial rainwater harvesting requirements, focusing on capturing on-site stormwater, expanding tree canopy and shade, and supporting water-efficient landscapes suited to the Sonoran Desert.

The second covers Community Ordinances & Development Enhancements (CODE Tucson '26) is a package of proposed amendments to the Unified Development Code (UDC) aimed at modernizing and streamlining development requirements.

The meeting will be held on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the Mayor and Council Chambers at City Hall (255 W. Alameda St.). Doors open at 5:30 p.m. The meeting is hybrid, so you can attend in person or participate virtually.

Living Landscapes: tucsonpdsd.info/LivingLandscapes
CODE Tucson '26: tucsonpdsd.info/CODETucson26

There’s still time to submit your designs. Entries for the Middle Housing Design Competition are due Monday, September 7...
08/18/2026

There’s still time to submit your designs. Entries for the Middle Housing Design Competition are due Monday, September 7, at 11:59 p.m.

Architects, engineers, designers, builders, contractors, design-build teams, and students may each submit up to four designs. Fifteen designs will be selected, and each one receives a $1,000 award. Selected designs that submit for permitting as a model plan will have building review fees waived, and designers retain ownership of their plans.

Tucson Planning and Development Services and AIA Southern Arizona held a feedback session last week where participants brought designs and asked questions of AIA architects, along with our zoning and building staff. If you were unable to attend, the competition guide walks through the requirements and submission process.

Guide, requirements, and submission details: middlehousing.tucsonaz.gov/

This project was made possible due to the generous support of AARP.

AARP Arizona

The City of Tucson's Affordable Housing Fast Track Program is delivering results.Established in response to Mayor and Co...
08/11/2026

The City of Tucson's Affordable Housing Fast Track Program is delivering results.

Established in response to Mayor and Council direction and the Housing Affordability Strategy for Tucson (HAST) Plan, the program gives qualifying affordable housing projects a streamlined path through the City's permitting process, with a dedicated Project Manager, required pre-application conferences, and a 15-day plan review target that cuts typical review times in half.

Since the program launched in 2024, ten projects representing over 1,000 units of affordable housing have moved through the Fast Track process, with additional projects in the pipeline.

Swipe through to learn how the program works and what it's delivering for Tucson.

Learn more here: tucsonpdsd.info/FastTrack

The Middle Housing Design Competition feedback session is tomorrow.Tucson Planning and Development Services and AIA Sou...
08/10/2026

The Middle Housing Design Competition feedback session is tomorrow.

Tucson Planning and Development Services and AIA Southern Arizona will be at the Sentinel Building (320 N. Commerce Park Loop) on Tuesday, August 11, from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Bring your plans for review by AIA members and PDSD's building team.

Register here: tucsonpdsd.info/MHDesignFeedbackSession

Submit up to four designs across categories including multi-story, universal design, low-cost, family-friendly, and historic context-sensitive. Fifteen selected designs will each receive $1,000.

The submission window closes Monday, September 7, at 11:59 p.m. Full competition details: middlehousing.tucsonaz.gov/

Funding provided by AARP. AARP Arizona AARP Livable Communities

The City of Tucson now has land use regulations for large-scale data centers.Last night, Mayor and Council voted 6-1 to ...
08/06/2026

The City of Tucson now has land use regulations for large-scale data centers.

Last night, Mayor and Council voted 6-1 to adopt an amendment to Tucson's Unified Development Code (UDC) creating standards for these facilities. Before this, no rules written specifically for large-scale data centers existed in the City's development codes.

The new regulations address separation from residential areas and commercial and office uses, noise, water and power supply, energy mix disclosure, environmental review, and landscaping. Any large-scale data center proposal will now go through neighborhood coordination, a public hearing, review by the Zoning Examiner, and final consideration by Mayor and Council.

These regulations were shaped over the past year through public meetings, community comments, a committee of technical experts, and Planning Commission review. They take effect September 4, 2026.

Learn more: tucsonpdsd.info/DataCentersCodeAmendment

Fake emails are circulating that appear to come from Tucson Planning and Development Services.PDSD will never request pa...
08/05/2026

Fake emails are circulating that appear to come from Tucson Planning and Development Services.

PDSD will never request payment or wire transfers by email or phone. Official permit invoices are sent only from [email protected]. A payment request from any other address did not come from the City.

To report a phishing email or ask a question about permit fees, call us at (520) 791-5550.

Learn more: tucsonpdsd.info/PhishingEmails

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